Explanation

Under Section 17A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, specific statutory restrictions govern plants listed in Schedule VI (such as Beddomes cycad, Blue Vanda, Ladies Slipper Orchid, Pitcher plant, and Red Vanda):

– No person is permitted to pick, uproot, damage, destroy, or collect any specified plant from any forest land or protected area.
– Furthermore, cultivation of specified plants is prohibited without prior permission or a valid licence granted by the Chief Wildlife Warden or an authorized officer.
– It is not an absolute prohibition under any circumstances, as commercial or scientific cultivation is permissible under statutory license.

Therefore, the legal implication is that A licence is required to cultivate that plant — Option A.